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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.07, 23,204.84 and 6,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.07, 23,204.84 and 6,709.20 is: 10,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.07 : 23,204.84 = 6,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.07/23,204.84 = 6,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.07x = 23,204.84 × 6,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.07x = 155,685,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,685,878.98/15,479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.83

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